A 103-mile crucible through Pennsylvania's remote Pine Creek wilderness
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A 103-mile single-loop circumnavigation of the Pine Creek watershed in north-central Pennsylvania's Allegheny Plateau. The course traverses legendary trails including the Mid State Trail, Standing Stone Trail, and the Black Forest Trail, accumulating over 20,000 feet of climbing. Runners face relentless technical climbs, remote backcountry, and the full brunt of mid-August heat and humidity in the Pennsylvania Wilds — a genuine test of trail running craft at every level.
Recommended for seasoned ultrarunners
Waterville, PA, United StatesAugust 08, 2026
Must complete a qualifier within the qualification window
Qualifying window: January 01, 2024 – August 08, 2026
Must have completed an officially organized trail 50K or longer within the official cutoff time between January 1, 2024 and date of registration. Timed events, FKTs, OCR, and biathlon/triathlon events do not qualify.
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 758 ft |
Ramsey Rd Aid Station | 5.8 | 1,827 ft |
Bonnell Flats Aid Station | 11.6 | 610 ft |
Lower Pine Bottom Aid Station | 17.8 | 745 ft |
Browns Run Aid Station | 25.8 | 643 ft |
Happy Dutchman Aid Station | 31.6 | 1,923 ft |
Ritchie Rd Aid Station | 38.5 | 1,955 ft |
Hyner Run Aid Station | 43.2 | 807 ft |
Dry Run Aid Station | 51.2 | 2,136 ft |
Big Trail Aid Station | 56.6 | 2,093 ft |
Tomb Flats Aid Station | 62.9 | 722 ft |
Cedar Run Aid Station | 72.7 | 932 ft |
Blackwell Aid Station | 80.5 | 853 ft |
Sky Top Aid Station | 85.0 | 1,568 ft |
Barrens Aid Station | 93.1 | 1,795 ft |
Hackett Aid Station | 99.3 | 1,683 ft |
Finish Finish | 103.0 | 741 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Start and finish at Little Pine State Park, which has camping facilities. See PA DCNR for reservations.
Average August high of 82°F with 29% chance of muggy, oppressive, or miserable conditions. Hot years have pushed the finish rate below 40%.
Afternoon thunderstorms occur roughly 36% of race days. Exposed ridgelines on the Black Forest and Mid State Trails.
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